The last year’s storms have demonstrated that preparedness is not just a fancy word to be ignored. Officials in Morris Township are urging residents with special needs to submit their information to a confidential registry so emergency responders can help them quickly when the next disaster strikes.

Here are more details.

FROM MORRIS TOWNSHIP:

We have learned from the past two years of hurricanes, snowstorms and flooding issues that preparation is the key to a successful weathering of an emergency. In an effort to assist and support the special needs residents of Morris Township; the Morris Township Committee in conjunction with the Board of Health is encouraging residents who require special or extra assistance to register on the Special Needs Registry.

To name just a few issues: whether you use oxygen continuously or only once in a while, require electricity for certain medical equipment, live alone, have limited family support, or would need assistance if you were required to evacuate your home quickly in an emergency; please register at https://www13.state.nj.us/SpecialNeeds/.

This registry is confidential, and information will not be released to the public. It will provide us some additional information if and when another emergency arises.